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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.64 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.64 and 245.97 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.64 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.64 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.64 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 166,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433.76/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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